Dr. Lisa Hinkle began her chiropractic career in Frederick, Maryland in 2006. She was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. At the age of seventeen, after witnessing her mother’s success with chiropractic, she felt a strong connection with the philosophy of chiropractic and natural medicine, and was moved to share it with others.

In 2002, She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and completion of all pre-medical coursework in preparation for professional school. In March 2006, Dr. Hinkle graduated summa cum laude from New York Chiropractic College with her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. She had the unique opportunity to complete her clinical experience at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. In addition to treating active duty military personnel in the chiropractic clinic, she also rotated through various hospital departments including musculoskeletal and neurological radiology, orthopedics, neurology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

In February 2007, Dr. Hinkle opened Arise Chiropractic Wellness Center as the sole business owner. In addition to spinal adjusting, Dr. Hinkle is trained in Myofascial Release Technique and Craniosacral Therapy. She especially enjoys providing chiropractic care to children, adolescents, and pregnant women. She has completed a 200 hour certification in chiropractic pediatrics from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice to better serve these populations. She is also certified in the Webster Technique through the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Hinkle enjoys staying active outdoors, practicing yoga, and spending time with her husband and their two young children.

Massage Therapy

Debbie grew up in Rockville, Maryland and at an early age realized her calling to work in the healing arts. She graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2002 and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Debbie is a certified Nurturing the Mother¨ pregnancy massage therapist. Pregnancy massage prepares the body for delivery by helping increase elasticity and range of motion in the joints and muscles associated with childbirth. She is also a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, who teaches parents and caretakers the benefits and methods of massaging their children.

In addition to massage, Debbie is trained in the healing modalities of CranioSacral Therapy, through the Upledger Institute, and Reiki. CranioSacral Therapy is a light-touch approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and function. Debbie has attained the level of Reiki Master and Teacher of Reiki energy healing.

Debbie has been practicing in Frederick since 2002. In February 2007, she joined Arise Chiropractic Wellness Center. Her broad experience and training enables her to custom tailor each session to optimize the patient’s healing. This approach is well matched with chiropractic – providing muscle release that supports a more productive structural adjustment.

Debbie works with patients who have chronic issues, as well as those who are just looking to relieve stress and bring relaxation into their life. In the end, Debbie believes that communication with patients and their healthcare providers is important in order to provide the best possible care.

Alison Kennedy, LMT

Alison Kennedy is a licensed massage therapist, certified yoga instructor, and the owner of Little Om Yoga and Massage. Her own experience with chronic illness led her to yoga, and started her wellness journey. After studying yoga and Ayurveda, it was an organic evolution for Alison to study the healing art of massage.

She has completed intensive training in Ayurvedic bodywork, including Shirodhara and Abhyanga. Her massage therapy training includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, as well as coursework in Myofascial release and Biodynamic Craniosacral. She graduated from PMTI’s 18-month professional program. This program reinforced her passions and the joy of collaborating with clients to facilitate access to a more calm, grounded and parasympathetic state.

Whether her clients wish to facilitate greater ease and healing in their lives by adding massage, myofascial release, Ayurveda, Craniosacral, or any combination thereof, it is her heart’s desire to provide a truly trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-centered experience. In partnering with each client on their wellness journey, she aspires to work together to bring balance, as well as to positively impact all aspects; body, mind and spirit.

Alison is at Arise on Mondays and Wednesdays. Check out her website https://www.littleom.org/ for more information.

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